Which food has less impact on blood sugar?

Straight Cut French Fries has less impact on blood sugar than Potato Pancakes

Straight Cut French Fries

Potato Pancakes

Straight Cut French Fries
BSI: 33 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 85.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 19.0g Raises blood sugar 38.0
Fiber 2.0g Not digested -4.1
Net Carbs 17.0g Digestible carbs 33.9
Protein 2.0g Moderates impact -0.2
Fat 4.5g Slows digestion -0.3
Total Blood Sugar Impact 33

This calculation is an estimate based on available nutritional data and may not be accurate in all cases.

Potato Pancakes
BSI: 39 - High Impact

How We Calculated BSI Score

Factor Amount Effect Points
Serving Size 75.0g Measurement baseline —
Carbohydrates 22.0g Raises blood sugar 44.0
Fiber 2.0g Not digested -4.1
Net Carbs 20.0g Digestible carbs 39.9
Protein 4.0g Moderates impact -0.4
Fat 5.0g Slows digestion -0.4
Total Blood Sugar Impact 39

This calculation is an estimate based on available nutritional data and may not be accurate in all cases.

Straight Cut French Fries

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French Fries, Potatoes & Onion Rings Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. Branded

Full Food Name

Straight Cut French Fries

Potato Pancakes

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French Fries, Potatoes & Onion Rings Trader Joe's Branded

Full Food Name

Potato Pancakes

Comparing Key Nutrients

Nutrient Straight Cut... Potato Pancakes
Carbs 19.0g 22.0g
Sugars 0.0g 4.0g
Fiber 2.0g 2.0g
Protein 2.0g 4.0g
Fat 4.5g 5.0g

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Nutritional Labels

This section compares the nutritional labels of the two foods.

Straight Cut French Fries

Serving size 85.0 Gg

Calories 130

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4.5g 6%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
Sodium 109.7mg 5%
Total Carbohydrates 19.0g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 0.0g

* 17.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 2.0g 4%
Calcium 0.0mg 0%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Potassium 390.2mg 8%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

INGREDIENTS:

ORGANIC POTATOES, ORGANIC VEGETABLE OIL (ORGANIC SOYBEAN OIL AND/OR ORGANIC CANOLA OIL), ORGANIC CORN STARCH, ORGANIC RICE FLOUR, ORGANIC TAPIOCA STARCH, SEA SALT, ORGANIC DRIED GARLIC, ORGANIC DRIED ONION, ORGANIC SPICES, LEAVENING (CREAM OF TARTAR, SODIUM BICARBONATE), ORGANIC GUAR GUM, ORGANIC DEXTROSE.

Potato Pancakes

Serving size 75.0 Gg

Calories 150

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5.0g 6%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Trans Fat 0.0g

* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data

Cholesterol 15.0mg 5%
Sodium 390.0mg 17%
Total Carbohydrates 22.0g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 7%
Total Sugars 4.0g

* 16.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data

Protein 4.0g 8%
Calcium 0.0mg 0%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

INGREDIENTS:

POTATOES, ONIONS, WATER, DEHYDRATED POTATOES, CANOLA OIL, MATZOH MEAL (WHEAT), EGG WHITES, EGG, SALT, WHITE PEPPER.

Vitamins & Minerals Comparison

Compare the vitamin and mineral content of both foods as percentage of daily values.

Straight Cut French Fries

Vitamins

Vitamin C 5% DV

Minerals

Iron 2% DV
Potassium 13% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Potato Pancakes

Minerals

Iron 5% DV
* % Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredient Analysis

Compare ingredient counts and processing levels to understand what's in these foods.

Straight Cut French Fries

Total Ingredients
13
Processing Level
Highly Processed
Detected Ingredients
🐄 Animal Product
🔄 Emulsifier
🫧 Fat
⬜ Filler
🌿 Natural
+ 4 more

Potato Pancakes

Total Ingredients
10
Processing Level
Moderately Processed
Detected Ingredients
🐄 Animal Product
🫧 Fat
🌿 Natural
💪 Protein
💦 Refined Fat
+ 1 more
Note: Processing levels are calculated based on ingredient count and presence of additives, preservatives, and artificial ingredients. Foundation foods show basic processing info, while branded foods include detailed ingredient detection.

Food Tags

These tags help categorize foods based on their ingredients and effects on blood sugar levels.

Medical Disclaimer: These are diet tags generated automatically. We do our best to make sure they're accurate, but please double-check important dietary information. Always consult with your healthcare provider for medical advice related to your specific dietary needs.

Straight Cut French Fries Tags

🚀 Rocket Fuel

Potato Pancakes Tags

Diet Compatibility
Blood Sugar Impact
Ingredient Characteristics

Data Quality

This section compares the data quality and source information for both foods.

About Our Food Data

All nutritional data comes from the USDA Food Database. Some branded products contain self-reported information that may not be perfectly accurate. Food details are inherently difficult to measure precisely, so we do our best to provide reliable information and use the data quality scores below to help you assess accuracy.

Brand Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc.
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 83/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 1906529

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Brand Trader Joe's
Data Source Branded
Data Quality Score 100/100
Quality Tier High
USDA Food Record ID 373609

Report Data Issues for Potato Pancakes